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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wow, lots of misinformation and worrywarts here. I'm a frequent China visitor, I even hold the rare 10-year multi-entry visa.

OP, he should go to Shanghai. It's "real" China and that is what he wants to experience. You mentioned it's a top school he's invited to, so I'm guessing it's SJTU. They have a lovely campus, and separate housing for foreign students. He'll be housed with a mix of students from around the world. The foreigner dorms in China have fewer rules in place than those for domestic students, so he may even be able to stay out past midnight (most dorms in China lock the doors at curfew time). Food-wise, he'll be fine. Food is always served piping hot so people know it wasn't just reheated and it's safe. The school will have multiple cafeterias, including a "Muslim" cafeteria where no pork is used. Sometimes they have slightly better food, but it's all pretty good.

As long as he avoids drugs and political protests, he's not going to get in any trouble. Chinese people aren't going to hate him either, though their opinions of his country may not be that favorable.. to an extent. Remember respect for USA is sort of engrained in Chinese culture -- the word for "America" is "meiguo" which literally translates to "beautiful country". Your biggest worry will be that he ends up with too many girlfriends!

If it's indeed SJTU, tell him to go to Found 158 on Julu Lu. It's walking distance, and is an old factory area converted into a bunch of smaller bars and restaurants. Good food and cocktail options.[/quote]

This is great info, thank you! [/quote]

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